Taupō District Council
The Taupō District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). seven councillors will be elected from the Taupō ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Taupō District Council election.
Taupō District Council candidates
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Steve Manunui
Barry Owen Delany
Duncan Campbell
Bill Clarke
Ann Tweedie
Let's Go Taupō
David Freeman
Julie Yeoman
Christine Rankin
Rachel Shepherd
Kevin Taylor
Independent
Nicola De Lautour
Belinda Walker
Independent
Yvonne Westerman
Independent
Steve Punter
Independent
Katrin Wilson
Independent
Richard Cade
Mark Wynyard
Ann Tweedie
Why I'm standing
I am passionate about Taupō and want to advocate for capping rates at the cost of living and push back against government agendas. It needs to be affordable to live here or we will lose our community and people will go live somewhere else. I have been hearing this everywhere I go and through listening to people who have had enough of overcharging from rates.
About me
I am confident to do this as I already have 30 years of business administration and a background of council experience from my rural community board days with Hastings District Council. I enjoyed working with working group committees and other councillors and managers to improve rural roads, community halls and communication with the public over all issues.
My priorities
- Cap rates to enable young people, families and elderly to afford them.
- Educate people about waste disposal, water use and the dangers of chemical contamination here.
- Encourage the public to get more involved with council matters and see more transparency from Taupo District Council.
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